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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.02, 7,507.55 and 2,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.02, 7,507.55 and 2,232.23 is: 3,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.02 : 7,507.55 = 2,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.02/7,507.55 = 2,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.02x = 7,507.55 × 2,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.02x = 16,758,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758,546.38/5,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.01

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